WRITTEN BY; TITLE: George Skip Toops Step It Up!! GRADE LEVEL(S): Grade 4, Grade 5 TIME ALLOTMENT: One lesson, 30 50 minutes long depending on how many students are in the class. Students will have some homework and there will need to be time set aside in future classes for the collection and calculation of all the data. This can also be woven into an entire unit or throughout the entire year. OVERVIEW: This physical education lesson is a lesson that can be used at anytime during the school year, but would work perfect early in the year. In this lesson students will learn how to correctly use pedometers, track their steps, better understand their daily level of physical activity, use goal setting, and promote/advocate for a physically active lifestyle. This is a great lesson to make students aware of how much they are actually moving each day. SUBJECT MATTER: Physical Education, Health Education, Math, and Art. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Students will be able to: 1) Correctly use pedometers 2) Track their daily physical activity 3) Better understand their daily level of physical activity 4) Set physical activity goals 5) Promote/Advocate for a physically active lifestyle STANDARDS: National/Minnesota National Standards for Physical Education Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health enhancing level of physical fitness Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, selfexpression, and/or social interaction. National Health Education Standards Standard 6: Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal setting skills to enhance health. Standard 7: Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks. Standard 8: Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.
Minnesota Mathematics Standards (2003) Grade Strand Sub-Strand Standard Benchmark 4 IV. DATA ANALYSIS, STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY A. Data and Statistics Represent and interpret data in real world and mathematical problems. 1. Collect data using observations or surveys and represent the data with tables and graphs 5 IV. DATA ANALYSIS, STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY A. Data and Statistics Minnesota Arts Standards (2008) Represent data and use various measures associated with data to draw conclusions and identify trends. with labeling. 1. Determine whether or not a given graph matches a given data set. 3. Collect data using measurements, surveys or experiments and represent the data with tables and graphs with labeling. 4. Find mean, mode, median, and range of a data set. Grade Strand Standard Arts Area Code Benchmark 4-5 2. Artistic Process: Create or Make Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations. Visual Arts 4.2.1.5.1. 1. Create original two and three-dimensional artworks to express specific artistic ideas. 2. Revise artwork based on the feedback of others and selfreflection. MEDIA COMPONENTS VIDEO AND/OR WEB: Video How to use a Pedometer (howcast) 2 minutes http://www.howcast.com/videos/418207 How to Use a Pedometer Website wikihow How to Use a Pedometer http://www.wikihow.com/use a Pedometer This website gives another reference on how to use a pedometer, as well as tips and warnings pertaining to the use of a pedometer. Website Article health.com Fitness: Using a Pedometer or Step Counter http://www.health.com/health/library/topic/0,,za1391_za1392,00.html This website has an article that covers what a pedometer is, why to use a pedometer, how you can get the best out of a pedometer, and where to go from here. Website Resources Walk ND http://www.walknd.com/index.asp This website offers many resources such as a walking challenge, log sheets, posters, conversion charts, etc
Microsoft Photo Story 3 Download http://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=11132 This website offers a free download of Microsoft Photo Story 3 Microsoft Photo Story 3 Tutorial Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=569ib9o4nuw&feature=fvwrel Website http://www.jakesonline.org/photostory3.pdf MATERIALS: Pedometers for every student in class Log Sheet (http://teacherweb.com/ca/eis/athletics/pedometer Log Sheet.pdf) you can use this one or create your own Tape Measure (Long Track & Field one) Calculator (optional) Paper Markers, Colored Pencils, Crayons, etc Digital Camera A Computer with Microsoft Photo Story 3 downloaded Projector PREP FOR TEACHERS: Cue up the How to Use a Pedometer online video Make enough copies of the Log Sheet for every student Set out 40 feet of tape measure in a straight line on the ground Set out the paper with markers, colored pencils, crayons, etc Download Microsoft Photo Story 3 on your computer Hook up your computer to a projector (you may need to set up a white screen or hang a white sheet to project on) Make sure you can transfer your digital pictures to your computer quickly INTRODUCTORY ACTIVITY SETTING THE STAGE : 1. Walk around in front of the class taking exaggerate steps while counting out very loud 1, 2, 3, etc 2. Ask the class, Do any of you know what a pedometer is and what it is used for? 3. Explain what a pedometer is and what it is used for. (read: health.com article for info) MATERIALS: A Pedometer
LEARNING ACTIVITIES: 1. Explain to the students that we are going to be using pedometers to track our steps and monitor our physical activity over the next couple weeks. We will learn how to correctly use a pedometer, track our steps and convert them into distance, monitor our daily physical activity, and set goals on how many steps we want to take. 2. Focus for Media Interaction We are going to be watching a video on how to use a pedometer and I want all of your to watch and listen for how we are going to be able to convert our steps into actual distance. 3. Watch 2 minute video How to Use a Pedometer http://www.howcast.com/videos/418207 How to Use a Pedometer 4. Check (for comprehension) How will we be able to convert our steps into actual distance? 5. Review the 4 steps to using a pedometer and point out the Tape Measure Station and explain how you would like the students to go through that station. 1) Step 1: Position the pedometer Position the pedometer in your waistband, directly above your knee, so that it faces straight up and down. It should not tilt to one side, and should fit snug close to your body. 2) Step 2: Measure your step length Measure your step length and enter it into the pedometer. A simple way to measure your step length is to make a mark behind your heel, walk 10 steps, and mark the spot where the same heel ends up. Your step length is that distance divided by 10. 3) Step 3: Test the pedometer Test the pedometer for accuracy by taking 100 steps. If the pedometer indicates that you have walked between 85 and 115 steps, it is 85% accurate. If the measured accuracy is not sufficient, try placing the pedometer on your side over your hip and repeating the experiment. 4) Step 4: Track the pedometer readings Keep track of the readings on the pedometer to learn whether you are meeting your activity goals and to help you develop a program to lose weight. 6. Hand out a Pedometer and a Pedometer Log Sheet to each student so they can start counting their steps and record their average step length so they will be able to convert their steps into actual distance at a later time. 7. Have every student measure their step length and record that length on their Pedometer Log Sheet. 8. Have every student test their pedometer by taking 100 steps and aiming for 85% accuracy. 9. Have each student set a preliminary goal for how many steps they would like to take each day and record that number on their Pedometer Log Sheet (this number can be modified as students realize how many steps they take on a normal given day)
MATERIALS: Pedometers Pedometer Log Sheet Tape Measure Computer with Internet Projector with screen Pencils or Pens CULMINATING ACTIVITY: 1. After each student has recorded their step length and tested their pedometer review with the class why we use pedometers and why it is important to live a physically active lifestyle. 2. Explain to the class that we are going to promote/advocate for a physically active lifestyle with the use of a pedometer by creating a Photo Story presentation. 3. Split the students into groups of 4 6 students. Give each group of students a theme dealing with this topic. Have the students draw pictures or write words on the blank sheets of paper with the markers, colored pencils, and crayons conveying a message promoting or advocating for a physically active lifestyle. When the students are done drawing, take a digital picture of each drawing in correct order. Then, upload the photos quickly into Photo Story 3 and play all the groups presentations for the class. 4. After the presentation encourage the students to continue to live a physically active lifestyle and remind them that we will be using pedometers in class for the next couple weeks. 5. Collect pedometers at the end of every class. MATERIALS: Pedometers Computer with Photo Story 3 downloaded and open Projector with screen Pencils or Pens Paper Markers, Colored Pencils, and Crayons Digital Camera CROSS CURRICULAR ACTIVITY: Math: Collect all the date, add it up, and convert into actual distance. Use data to create line or bar graphs. Find the mean, median and mode of steps each day. Writing: Have the students keep a journal about their daily steps/physical activity. (what they did, what activities they enjoy, etc ) History:
Talk about how early travelers used to walk most places. Take an early exploration and calculate how many steps each student would have had to take if they were actually on that exploration. COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: Set a goal for how many steps the class wants to take collectively over the period that you are using pedometers. Create a walk across the United State or walk across Minnesota challenge that anyone in the school or community can partake in. Have some type of reward at the end of the challenge for anyone who completes it. STUDENT MATERIALS: Log Sheet (http://teacherweb.com/ca/eis/athletics/pedometer Log Sheet.pdf) you can use this one or create your own